Hetty's Charity

Hettys is a support network for parents, carers, families and friends of drug and alcohol users. Services include a telephone helpline, group support, one to one support and mentoring/peer support.

Description of service and support

A free confidential telephone support line is available on 08000 850941. It is open 5 days a week during office hours (Monday to Fridays 9:00am - 5:00pm).

Group support facilitated by qualified workers and volunteers. It includes short interactive focused groups around building confidence, assertiveness, understanding addiction and the effects of drug/alcohol use. Groups are held in Ashfield, Mansfield, Newark, Sherwood and Bassetlaw on a regular basis.

Families are able to access individual support within their home, local recovery centre or alternative venue. Support provided includes information about the treatment and support options available, education around drugs/alcohol and their effect, support with improving relationships, managing stress/anxiety and worry levels and improving ability to cope and deal with any difficult situations.

Kinship carer support service

Complementary therapies to aid relaxation and promote health and wellbeing

Mentoring, befriending and mediation services

Service Opening Hours

Monday

9:00 - 17:00 Support Line

Tuesday

9:00 - 17:00 Support Line

Wednesday

9:00 - 17:00 Support Line

Thursday

9:00 - 17:00 Support Line

Friday

9:00 - 17:00 Support Line

Saturday

Sunday

Office Opening Hours

Monday

9:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

9:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

9:00 - 17:00

Thursday

9:00 - 17:00

Friday

9:00 - 17:00

Saturday

Sunday

Address:

Marlborough House23 Woodhouse RoadMansfieldNG18 2AF

Public Transport: Located on junction of Woodhouse Road/Nursery street. Bus stop outside premises. Located 10 minutes walk from town centre.